FCI Watermakers MAX-Q+, User Manual & Installation Manual

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FCI WATERMAKERS, INC. 30 Installation
COMPONENTS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER
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CAUTION:
• A flush inlet thru-hull fitting will cause a vacuum as the boat is
under way, and this will cause loss of feed water flow and cavitation
of the pumps, resulting in continual system shut down.
• The FCI Watermakers System must receive an
uninterrupted supply of feed water without air.
• The FCI Watermakers System must not be tied into another existing
auxiliary water line already supplying another accessory on the boat.
• If the FCI Watermakers System is connected to a sea chest or stand
pipe,
DO NOT
plumb the FCI Watermakers System feed line to the
“top” of the sea chest or stand pipe. Plumb the FCI Watermakers
System to the “bottom” of such feed-water arrangements to ensure
a continual air-free supply of feed water to the system.
2 Connection at Inlet Thru Hull is 3/4" barb.
3 3/4" Sea Strainer
4 Brine Discharge Thru Hull is 1/2" minimum at or above water level.
If installing the optional media filter, the backwash line can tee
into the brine discharge line. Add a check valve on the brine
discharge line to prevent back flow to the system.
5 Connection at the Brine Discharge Thru Hull is 1/2" tubing.
6 Connection at the Ship's Unpressurized Potable Water Storage Tank:
3/8” tubing compression fitting x 3/8” NPT. In order to avoid problems such
as reverse flow from the tank to the system and chlorination attack of the R.O.
membrane element, the fitting must terminate above the maximum water level.
WARNING:
No valves should be installed in this line. A blockage
or closed valve in the product water line will cause extensive
damage to the system and R.O. membrane element.
7 Connection at the Ship's Pressurized Water Supply:
1/2” tubing compression fitting x 1/2” NPT.
8 Circuit Breaker with appropriate Amperage Rating :
Consult your local electrician for proper size.
NOTE
Actual current draw will vary with incoming power conditions.
9 Properly sized Power Cables . Consult local regulations for proper sizing.
10 Electrical Power Source capable of delivering the required constant voltage and
cycles during start up and operation of the system:
120VAC, 240VAC, 380VAC, or 480VAC, 50/60 Hz as
listed on system's serial number plate.